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I just noticed that the rear end for the 35i with M-sport looked pretty bad - is it actually like this or is it actually painted? Attached is a pic of the 35i with the m-sport and the 35is which always has that package.

I do love the front bumper. I also love that the m shifter has a shorter throw than the default one (and is black). The default wheels are also nicer. Steering wheel - don't really care. But the rear diffuser is killing me!!! (I'm pretty much set on the blue) Gaah!!! What to do!

I just saw a new white 35i with the "M sport package" this week. Personally I don't really like of the look of the black rear end, but with a blue car there wouldn't be as much contrast. You could also have it painted to match like the 35is.

I do love the front bumper. I also love that the m shifter has a shorter throw than the default one (and is black). The default wheels are also nicer. Steering wheel - don't really care. But the rear diffuser is killing me!!! (I'm pretty much set on the blue) Gaah!!! What to do!

vivek_v_rane, When I was shopping for my car, I wasn't sure I wanted the M steering wheel that came on the 35is. You'll love it!

On the contrary, I still have to plan my trip, find good airfare, book hotels, budget for the trip, convert currency and plenty more to do before the pickup! The actual torture will be the redelivery...

I agonized over that rear for a long time and was so very relieved when I finally saw her in person. You hardly notice with dark colors..., to the point that I can honestly say that my baby's got a sweet arse! Here she is in Black Sapphire:

I agonized over that rear for a long time and was so very relieved when I finally saw her in person. You hardly notice with dark colors..., to the point that I can honestly say that my baby's got a sweet arse! Here she is in Black Sapphire:

Wraith, the rear end on the 35i with M sports package isn't the same as the 35is.

Wraith, the rear end on the 35i with M sports package isn't the same as the 35is.

Yeah, see the pics from my first post. However, I decided that the sweet front splitter and the ///M shifter and steering were worth it.

Besides, I disliked the default 18" wheel design on the 35i sports pkg, so I would've had to go with the 19"s, but then that would lead to greater vulnerability to rash. Since I liked the 18"s on the M-sport, I don't need to "upgrade". All that taken into account, the cost ends up being the same